Chicken & Avocado BLT Rice Bowl with Pesto Ranch Dressing
It’s like a BLT in a bowl – this easy-to-make rice bowl is filled with bacon, grilled chicken and avocado and tossed with a zesty pesto ranch dressing.
Ingredients
3 cups white rice, cooked
1 cup fresh spinach, cooked and/or wilted
3/4 cup grape tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 cups grilled chicken, sliced
1 medium avocado, sliced or chopped
5 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
For the Pesto Ranch Dressing:
3 tablespoons prepared basil pesto
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh chives
Directions
- To make the ranch dressing, place all ingredients for the dressing in a blender and process thoroughly.
- In a large bowl, combine the rice and the Pesto Ranch Dressing. Toss well to combine.
- Mix in the wilted spinach, onion and tomatoes.
- When ready to serve, spoon the rice mixture into a bowl.
- Top with bacon, grilled chicken and avocado.
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